The inaugural Great NZ Outdoor and Leisure Show in Mt Maunganui on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20 includes motorhomes, caravans and a Destinations Seminar series, where show-goers can attend demonstrations and seminars throughout each day of the show.

There is an onsite Rally at 'The Mount' where self-contained motorhomes and caravans can stay for free and over 75 exhibitors will showcase their products and services.

Kiwis planning for their summer holidays will get fresh ideas for their New Zealand getaway. Kiwis have a love affair with the great outdoors and all the action and adventure this offers.

The Great NZ Outdoor and Leisure Show includes boating, camping, motorhomes and every outdoor option in between.

Event Manager Michele Connell says: “Our target market is active people who enjoy a leisure filled lifestyle, and by combining one of New Zealand’s favourite holiday playgrounds, with ASB Baypark’s world-class facility, you have the perfect recipe for a successful show. Tauranga is the second fastest growing city in the North Island, and with those who are happy to “pop over” the Kaimais for the day, we look forward to a fantastic two days in September”.

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The Great NZ Outdoor and Leisure Show, ASB Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui, September 19 and 20.

Saturday 19th September 9 am – 5 pm.

Sunday 20th September 9 am – 4 pm.

Editors note: North Island Mount Maunganui is regarded as a coastal resort town, although Port of Tauranga, a major facility, is also partly located on the western (harbour) side. 'The Mount' is the colloquial name for Mount Maunganui, a relaxed beach town that occupies a peninsula at the southern end of Tauranga Harbour.

The peninsula is actually a huge sandbar, with a sheltered bay on the inner harbour side and a magnificent surf beach on the ocean side. At the tip of the peninsula is a dormant volcano - Mauao - which rises to 230 metres above sea level. There is a choice of tracks leading to the summit, some more challenging than others.

Huge views of the harbour, beach and Pacific Ocean make the effort totally worthwhile.

Mauao is an archaeological site of national significance, with a large pa (fort) site on top of the mountain.